The time to appreciate healthy and organic food is now! Recently, there has been a mushrooming of vegetarian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, but how do you pinpoint the good from the bad?
Therefore, Foodpanda has listed the top 8 great vegetarian restaurants in TTDI that are worth visiting.
1. Sandalo Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine
Sandalo Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine serves impressive vegetarian meals that will make you want to go there even if you’re the biggest fan of vegetables.
Unlike most vegetarian restaurants, Sandalo takes vegetarian dishes to the next level by offering a variety of flavourful dishes. If you’re eating with your friends, you may order their steamboat. They have 6 different kinds of soup to choose from, with a variety of assorted vegetables, egg and noodles that come along with the order.
Other bestselling dishes include their Wine Noodles (with egg), Suan La Choy and their Three Cups Pleurotus Mushroom. Sandalo Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine is guaranteed to give you an unforgettable meal!
Address: 31, Jalan SS 21/56b, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 11.00 AM – 3.00 PM; 5.30 PM – 10.00 PM; *Tuesdays (11.00 AM – 3.00 PM)
2. Yishensu – A Vegetarian Connoisseur
Yishensu – A Vegetarian Connoisseur is another vegetarian restaurant worth trying.
This restaurant has an array of popular dishes to choose from. Including their Crispy Tempura Vege Prawn, Buddha’s Delight (Loh Hon Zhai), Vegetarian Baked Bacon and their Curry Vege Soy Fish.
It’s located in the Old Wing of 1 Utama, beside Canton-i.
Address: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 10.00 AM – 10.00 PM
3. Sala Vegan Restaurant
Satisfy your Mexican cravings by eating at Sala Vegan Restaurant.
This café hosts friendly staff members and excellent service in a modern and cosy environment. The menu also offers classic Malaysian cuisines, but the main highlight is the vibrant and flavourful Mexican dishes.
The burrito, one of the bestselling dishes, allows customers to “make” their own burrito by choosing from a wide variety of ingredients. Other delicious dishes include their Vegan Chilli and their different types of Tacos.
Address: A – G – 03A Galeria Hartamas, No 21, Jalan 26a/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hours: Sundays & Mondays (11.00 AM – 9.00 PM); Tuesdays & Wednesdays (11.00 AM – 7.00 PM); Thursdays – Saturdays (11.00 AM – 9.00 PM)
4. V Kitchen Restaurant
V Kitchen Restaurant serves high quality local Chinese cuisine with a wide variety of vegan options to choose from.
You can order a plethora of side dishes to enjoy with your bowls of white/brown rice, such as their Fried Tofu with Xiang Chun Sauce, Curry Chicken or Seaweed Tofu Soup. There are also different styles of fried rice and noodles to spice up your meal.
Address: 72, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours:11.00 AM – 3.00 PM; 5.30 PM – 10.00 PM; *Closed on Tuesdays
5. Beyond Veggie by Secret Recipe
With the growing trend of vegetarian restaurants, Secret Recipe has introduced a meatless dining experience that uses fresh and natural products to create their dishes.
Beyond Veggie by Secret Recipe features delicious appetisers, such as Fried Mushroom Salad, Rainbow Veggie Roll and Mushroom Satay. They also offer a variety of western and Asian dishes, ranging from ala carte meals like Aglio Olio with Olives and Sundried Tomatoes and Pesto and Mushroom Pizza to Assam Laksa, Tom Yum Soup Noodle and Red Yeast Fried Rice.
Beyond Veggie aims to appeal to the growing trend towards a healthier lifestyle in Malaysia, particularly to the urban youths.
Address: Lot S122, Second Floor, One Utama Shopping Centre, No. 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Selangor, 47800 Petaling Jaya.
Operating Hours: 10.00 AM – 10.00 PM
6. Super Saigon Café
If you’re craving for delicious Vietnamese food, satisfy your cravings at Super Saigon Café. This café serves quality and flavourful Vietnamese street foods, with Pho is their highlight dish.
Be reminded that this is not a vegetarian restaurant, but the café does offer several vegetarian dishes that are just as delicious. A must-try is the Vegetarian Pho that comes with layers of tofu slices and assorted fresh vegetables like broccoli, carrot, capsicum, onion and Chinese Broccoli.
You can also order the Vegetarian Fresh Rice Paper Roll, Vegetarian Crispy Spring Roll or the Vegetarian Banh Mi as delicious appetisers.
Address: 28, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hours: Mondays – Fridays (11.30 AM – 10.30 PM); Saturdays – Sundays (10.00 AM – 10.30 PM)
7. Goodness Greens Café
Head on down to Goodness Greens by La Juiceria for some coffee, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juice, salads and soup – the perfect spot for brunch.
This café offers a family-friendly, bright and comfortable environment for customers to enjoy their healthy and hearty dishes. Note that this is not a vegetarian eatery, but it does offer a number of vegetarian options which are highlighted in the menu.
A must-try is their Goddess Bowl which consists of brown rice, tofu and assorted fresh vegetables, served with a herb broth. Another star dish is their Buddha Bowl with mushrooms, chips, assorted vegetables, brown rice and served with Thai Coconut Red Curry.
Address: 32, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hours: 8.00 AM – 10.00 PM
7. BMS Organics
BMS is a famous outlet for organic foods and well-known for its use of fresh and organic ingredients in their meals. This restaurant offers a variety of local favourites, such as Herby Broth Pot with Multigrain Rice, BMS Signature Nasi Lemak and Savoury Asam Laksa.
Address: 48, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hours: 10.00 AM – 10.00 PM
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